Rain Barrel Program

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The Rain Barrel program is a sustainable initiative to empower residents to collect and reuse rainwater.  Free barrels will be provided to residents who sign-up in advance and attend Rain Barrel workshops hosted by UF IFAS.  

 

Some benefits of collecting rainwater include:

  • Reduction of potable water usage
  • Erosion reduction
  • Reduction of storm-water runoff
  • Cost savings on your residential water bill

Rain barrel uses can be:

  • Irrigation of plants and landscaping
  • Bird Baths
  • Washing cars
  • Cleaning garden tools

Barrels are provided to residents who register for our annual workshop in June. Registration for the workshop open in early-mid June.

Please note: The City of Dunedin was previously supplied with barrels from the Dunedin Coca-Cola Beverages of Florida factory. Barrels are now exclusively provided by our City Utilities Department, creating a truly circular zero waste program. If you are not able to obtain a barrel from our workshop, many are available on various Marketplaces.

 

We will keep you informed on workshop registrations when they open. 

 

    How to Build Your Own

     

    Resources Available

    Learn more about Rain Barrels

    Contact

    Environmental Specialist I
    737 Louden Avenue
    Dunedin, FL 34698
    sustainability@dunedin.gov
    727-298-3215 

    Rain Barrel Workshop

    The 2026 Rain Barrel Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Eagle Scout Park. Selected participants will learn from a UF/IFAS Extension Agent on how to best set up their rain barrel, as well as how the captured water can be used! Space is limited, and no rain barrels will be given to those who did not sign up through this link.

     

    An email detailing parking instructions will be sent before the workshop.

     

    Please remember supplies are limited and barrels will be given out as they last and limited to one per household. If you are unable to attend the workshop, we are unable to reserve a rain barrel for you

     

    For more information, call the Solid Waste Division at 727-298-3215.

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